RG18 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RG18 district covers Cold Ash, Thatcham, Compton (West Berkshire). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RG18
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RG18 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in RG18
- Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School · RG18 9PT · Remains Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
- Curridge Primary School · RG18 9DZ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
- Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School · RG18 0TR · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 18% in England
- Hermitage Primary School · RG18 9SA · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 31% in England
- St Finian's Catholic Primary School · RG18 9HU · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 27% in England
- Thatcham Park CofE Primary · RG18 4NP · Good (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Whitelands Park Primary School · RG18 3FH · Good (2022) · Bottom 9% in England
- Yattendon C.E. Primary School · RG18 0UR · Remains Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Kennet School · RG19 4LL · Good (2024) · Top 41% in England
- Trinity School · RG14 2DU · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 43% in England
- St Bartholomew's School · RG14 6JP · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 14% in England
- Park House School · RG14 6NQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 20% in England
- The Downs School · RG20 6AD · Good or better in every area (2024)
- The Clere School · RG20 9HP · Inadequate in some areas (2025) · Bottom 25% in England
Fee-paying schools in RG18
- Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools · RG18 9UL · Inspected by ISI
- Downe House · RG18 9JJ · Inspected by ISI
- Priors Court School · RG18 9NU · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RG18
- Acres of Fun Limited · RG18 9SG · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Cold Ash Pre School · RG18 9JH · Good (Ofsted)
- Harriet House Montessori School · RG18 0XX · Good (Ofsted)
- Hermitage Pre School Playgroup · RG18 9WL · Good (Ofsted)
- Pied Piper Pre-School · RG18 4QL · Good (Ofsted)
- Tigers Day Nursery · RG18 3QY · Good (Ofsted)
- Playmates Pre-school · RG18 3FH · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RG18
- Thatcham Health Centre · RG18 3HD
Neighbourhoods in RG18
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RG18 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage & Cold Ash | 53% | £650k | Very low | 14 min |
| Thatcham Town | 18% | £335k | Average | 6 min |
| Thatcham West | 13% | £350k | Very low | 10 min |
| Thatcham North East | 11% | £376k | Very low | 11 min |
| Thatcham South East & Bradfield | 2% | £475k | Low | 21 min |
| Chieveley, East Isley & Compton | 2% | £560k | Low | 25 min |
Questions
Where is the RG18 postcode?
RG18 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Cold Ash, Thatcham, Compton (West Berkshire), with 543 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RG18?
The typical home price across RG18's neighbourhoods is £650k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RG18?
8 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a RG18 postcode, plus 3 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RG18?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 61 minutes; Oxford 90 minutes.